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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.81, 7,305.80 and 1,949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.81, 7,305.80 and 1,949.27 is: 2,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.81 : 7,305.80 = 1,949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.81/7,305.80 = 1,949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.81x = 7,305.80 × 1,949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.81x = 14,240,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,999.90/4,870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.75

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